Hey, Father! In the Apostles’ Creed, it says, ‘… on the third day he (Jesus) rose again from the dead…’ Why do we say, ‘again’?
In the Apostles’ Creed, it says, “He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead … .” The word again has always brought questions to my mind…
Read MoreHey, Father! What happened to the souls that died before Jesus? What is this ‘third heaven?’
What happened to all the souls that died before the coming of Christ? In 2 Corinthians 12:2, St. Paul says that he was caught up in the “third heaven.” What…
Read MoreHey, Father! Why are bells rung at the consecration?
Why do some parishes ring the bells during the consecration (elevation of Body and Blood of Jesus) and others don’t? The silence is profound when absent! Also, why does the priest place…
Read MoreHey, Father! Can I name my guardian angel?
Can we name our guardian angels? John in Chatham One of the earliest prayers I learned as a child was the Guardian Angel Prayer, which I still say to begin…
Read MoreHey, Father! Why does Jesus, after healing someone, instructs the person to not to tell anyone?
I often wonder why Jesus, after healing someone, instructs the person not to tell anyone as in Mark 1:40-45. Janet in Forsyth Dear Janet, The Scripture you cite comes at…
Read MoreHey Father! Why do Catholics eat fish on Fridays and when did this start?
It may well be at this time of year that the most frequently asked question of Catholics concerns the eating of fish on Fridays. First, we should recall that Catholics…
Read MoreCan you please explain the significance of the vestment colors worn by clergy?
Can you please explain the significance of the vestment colors worn by clergy? Nancy in Quincy The use of color in the Sacred Liturgy is as old as Catholic worship…
Read MoreHey, Father! How many times can I receive Communion each day?
Recently I attended morning Mass and later that day a funeral Mass. I received Communion at both Masses. Then I remembered that I was told years ago that you are…
Read MoreHey, Father! Did Mary experience pain during childbirth?
Our Blessed Mother was born without original sin. Why would she have suffered pain in childbirth? Nancy in Springfield Dear Nancy, Each year on Dec. 8, the Church Universal celebrates the…
Read MoreHey, Father! What does the Church teach about suicide?
Anonymous in the diocese We know that “grave psychological disturbances, anguish, or grave fear of hardship, suffering, or torture can diminish the responsibility of one committing suicide” (CCC, 2282). This…
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